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Roman Silver Ring with Agate Gemstone with Roman War Ship with Trophy Roman Silver Ring with Agate Gemstone with Roman War Ship with Trophy Roman Silver Ring with Agate Gemstone with Roman War Ship with Trophy Roman Silver Ring with Agate Gemstone with Roman War Ship with Trophy Roman Silver Ring with Agate Gemstone with Roman War Ship with Trophy Roman Silver Ring with Agate Gemstone with Roman War Ship with Trophy
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LOT 0182

Roman Silver Ring with Agate Gemstone with Roman War Ship with Trophy

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 1/8 in. (8.48 grams, 29.64 mm overall, 21.60 × 16.35 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).

Comprising a triangular-section hoop with keeled shoulders, an ellipsoid bezel with inset carnelian intaglio with oared ship, trophy of arms at prow, and floral decoration at stern; supplied with a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

Private collection, before 1975.
Private collection, England.

Literature

Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 181, for type.

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LOT 0182

Roman Silver Ring with Agate Gemstone with Roman War Ship with Trophy

Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)

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